Permed Hair Maintenance Tips.

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Having luscious, bouncy curls with minimum effort can seem like the ultimate dream for many women who consider hair perming a tempting styling alternative. Permed tresses can look absolutely amazing as long as you learn to take care of them properly. Read on a quick guide to make sure you have all the essential knowledge you need to care for your curls.

Perming your hair allows you to to get awe inspiring curly
hairstyles without the daily struggle of using curling irons or
hot rollers to get the look you want. To
understand how to care for your permed locks properly we must first
take a look at what happens during the perming process. Basically,
during the perming process a substance is used to break down the
hair bonds that make your tresses lay flat after they dry. If all
the steps of the process are performed correctly, this substance
will allow you to enjoy your curls effortlessly for about 6 to 8
weeks.

Assessing the health of your hair is a critical step to ensure that
you will not regret your decision in the end. Another critical
aspects you should take into account are the fact that you should
make your that your tresses any styling products residues and that
the chemicals that cause your hair to curl might lighten your hair
color. If the process goes well you will need to keep in mid some
of the following maintenance tips to enjoy your newly acquired
curls without damaging your hair in the process:

First of all, in order to keep your curls intact you will have to
remember the basic rule of perming: to avoid washing your tresses
for 24 to 48 hours after the perming session. It is best to ask
your hair stylist what is the recommended amount of time for your
particular hair type as the recommendations tend to vary.

When you do wash your hair it is recommended to do it with a
shampoo that has a special formula for perm treated hair. The same
thing goes for the conditioner you use. These type of products will
help maintain the right moisture ratio for your hair. What's more,
you might even lose some of your curls if you use your regular
shampoo.

Preventing frizz greatly depends on the way you are going to dry
your hair after you washed it. Bloating the hair with a towel
instead of rubbing will prevent a great deal of problems as it will
not place additional strain on the hair. Because your hair is
already depleted of moisture, blow drying your hair will also be
quite challenging for your tresses.

If air drying is not an option use a diffuser to speed up the
styling routine. In this case you will benefit from using a thermal
protection spray. A leave in conditioner can also act as
thermal protection protection spray. Brushing your hair is another
ritual you should be careful about. You should always use a wide
toothed comb trying limit brushing as much as possible and try to
style your tresses using your fingers.

Atmospheric conditions can influence your curls in a negative way.
Humidity and wind are the main enemies of your tresses and they can
even make you lose some of your curls. Applying gel or styling
mousse can help you deal with this problem effectively. Using a
water based gel is a good idea as it will minimize the chances of
getting sticky hair.

Avoiding alcohol based hairsprays is also recommended due to the
fact that it will dry your tresses even more. An anti frizz serum
is a must have product you should purchase right after getting your
hair permed. An easy trick to avoid frizz and tangling is to sleep
on satin pillow as it will help keep your curls intact.

Another useful idea is to moisturize your hair on a weekly basis
using hot oil treatments that will add
moisture and nourish your tresses Jojoba oil, olive oil or coconut
oil are all great choices but if you are struggling with frizz
almond oil is the best oil you can use on your tresses. During the
fall and winter seasons this ritual becomes essential, as the
seasonal changes affect the structure of your curls decisively
during these times.
Follow these tips and you'll be able to look gorgeous with permed
tresses without damaging your hair for months to come.

Roxy Johnson

Typical beauty and fashion enthusiast, always looking out for the moment's hottest trends